John Birkett 1928 – 2022 President Lincoln Short Wave Club 1979 to 2022 John was born in Lincoln in September 1928 and lived in Hykeham village. John left school when he was 14 years old he worked for Apex Gravel in Hykeham. During the Second World War he was an apprentice at the AVRO factory at Bracebridge Heath Lincoln training and working on the Iconic Lancaster Bomber.  On leaving Avro in Lincoln John went to London to work for his cousin who was in TV and Radio, maybe that started his passion for the industry. 1946 John got called up … Continue reading →

It is with much sadness that I have to report the sudden death on 5th March of Fred Bennewitz G6BPH; Fred has been a member of.Lincoln Short Wave Club for over 20 years although he hasn’t been able to attend meetings recently as he was his wife Anne’s carer; Anne is now in a Care Home in Saxilby. Fred’s funeral will take place on Monday 30th March at ten past three at Lincoln Crematorium. Anyone that knew Fred is welcome to go to the funeral but his family will understand if you can’t get under these current circumstances; if you … Continue reading →

Peter G1FLL sadly became a silent key on the morning of Sunday 17th December 2017.  Peter had been a member of the Lincoln Short Wave Club since the early nineties when we met at the City Engineers Club in Lincoln.  Peter had been on the committee of the club for many years and was always there helping at Special Event Stations and Contests.  Peter will be sadly missed by all at Lincoln Short Wave Club and by many others with whom he came into contact.  RIP.

Bob Shaw G3VRD 17th July 1935 – 17th August 2015 LSWC Member 1974 – 2015 Robert (Bob) Shaw G3VRD, sadly became a silent key in the early hours of Monday 17th August aged 80 years. He was an honorary life member of Lincoln Shortwave Club where he had enjoyed continuous membership since 1974 (41 years). He had undertaken many key position in the Club and at various times had been Chairman and Treasurer. Many members owed their success in amateur radio to Bob’s tuition and mentoring and his technical skills were legendary. He arranged and undertook the judging of many … Continue reading →

It is sad to report that Sid has passed away in Ethiopia. Sid, a former member of LSWC has worked in Africa for a number of years. He was instrumental in setting up the Ethiopian Amateur Radio Society and getting ET3AA on the air. LSWC and the National Hamfest donated a FT450 transceiver, which is the station’s main rig. He enlisted the help of a US DX group who were able to get a large number of students at the  University of Ethiopia through the US licence exams including some to Extra Class. He has a number of very prominent … Continue reading →